Synonyms of small talk

small talk

noun

as in chat

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this

at the corporate get-together we made the obligatory small talk with some people from the home office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chat
• talk
• chatter
• table talk
• chin music
• gossip
• jaw
• gab
• chitchat
• schmooze
• debate
• gabfest
• causerie
• jangle
• dialogue
• cackle
• discourse
• natter
• patter
• confabulation
• confab
• conference
• tête-à-tête
• palaver
• symposium
• rap
• chin-wag
• exchange
• happy talk
• backchat
• cross talk
• parley
• yak
• colloquy
• give-and-take
• yammer
• yap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of small talk

Making small talk about boycotts of companies associated with bad causes, Maher observes that Hugo Boss supplied uniforms to the ur-villains of the 20th century. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026

Steak for a crowd is too expensive, and requires a level of last-minute theatrics incompatible with small talk. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026

The conversation started with small talk between the woman and Gonzalez. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Over the course of the film, often during small talk, other students try to mentor Charlie on how to fit in. — John Hopewell, Variety, 9 July 2026